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← Tariff Schedule
HS 0402.10High

Milk and cream, concentrated, fat content ≤ 1.5%

Chapter 4 — Dairy products|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
7.5% (MFN)
Canadian export value
$180M
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 55%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Broad tariff
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
55%
SECTOR IMPACT

Concentrated milk producers in Ontario and Quebec face compounding duties above TRQ volumes.

NOTES

Canadian dairy exports to the US are subject to TRQ limits under CUSMA. The broad tariff layers on top of existing supply-managed trade restrictions.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    Market diversification (CPTPP)

  3. 3

    Pricing pass-through

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 0402.10 tariff changes

Dairy IndustryHigh
Agriculture·55/100 impact
RELATED TARIFF CODES
0402.21High

Milk and cream, concentrated, unsweetened, fat > 1.5%

25%High
0406.10High

Fresh cheese including whey cheese, unfermented

25%High

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